The Ultimate Hearty Beef Stew – A Hug in a Bowl!
There’s nothing like a rich, slow-simmered beef stew to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings! Tender chunks of beef, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, sweet carrots, and a savory herb-infused gravy come together in this comfort classic that tastes like home. Perfect for chilly nights, lazy Sundays, or impressing guests without the stress!
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional but recommended)
• 4 large carrots, sliced
• 3-4 Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
1. Sear the Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high. Sear the beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
2. Build Flavor: In the same pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 min. Stir in flour and cook another minute.
3. Simmer: Pour in beef broth and wine, scraping up the browned bits. Return beef to the pot, add herbs, and bring to a simmer.
4. Add Veggies: Stir in carrots and potatoes. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours, until beef is fall-apart tender.
5. Finish & Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve it with crusty bread and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Craving comfort food? Save this recipe—you’ll want to make it again and again!